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Federal Government Shut-Down: What's at Stake / Upcoming Actions

As you may know, the federal government is shut down, meaning "non-essential" and "non-national security-related" work has stopped, workers have been put on furlough, or are working without pay.

Federal Government Shut-Down: What's at Stake / Upcoming Actions

AFSCME Council 5 Condemns Ramsey County’s Closure of Detox/Withdrawal Management Program: A Betrayal to the Community and Workers

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Contact: Max Hall

612-247-3725

Max.Hall@afscmemn.org

AFSCME Council 5 Condemns Ramsey County’s Closure of Detox/Withdrawal Management Program: A Betrayal to the Community and Workers

AFSCME Council 5 Condemns Ramsey County’s Closure of Detox/Withdrawal Management Program: A Betrayal to the Community and Workers

Honoring Workers Who Care For Others

Here is a beautiful tribute written by AFSCME Local 2474 members to honor the lives lost in a tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis: 

Honoring Workers Who Care For Others

State Negotiations

2026 Health Insurance Premium Changes

Oct 29, 2025 - Our state employee union members told us loud and clear throughout contract negotiations that protecting health care was your #1 priority so we can hold the line on this critical benefit we fou

State Negotiations

Fighting for Our Lives; AFSCME Stands Against Rural Healthcare Cuts

Fighting for Our Lives: AFSCME Stands Against Rural Healthcare Cuts

In Hibbing, Minnesota, union members, retirees, and community allies stood shoulder to shoulder in support of something that should never be up for debate: access to healthcare no matter

Fighting for Our Lives; AFSCME Stands Against Rural Healthcare Cuts